GCF of 108 and 144 (Greatest Common Factor)

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What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 108 and 144?

Answer

GCF of 108 and 144 is
36

(Thirty-six)

Finding GCF for 108 and 144 using all factors (divisors) listing

The first method to find GCF for numbers 108 and 144 is to list all factors for both numbers and pick the highest common one:

All factors of 108: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 27, 36, 54, 108

All factors of 144: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 144

So the Greatest Common Factor for 108 and 144 is 36

Finding GCF for 108 and 144 by Prime Factorization

The second method to find GCF for numbers 108 and 144 is to list all Prime Factors for both numbers and multiply the common ones:

All Prime Factors of 108: 2, 2, 3, 3, 3

All Prime Factors of 144: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3

As we can see there are Prime Factors common to both numbers: 2, 2, 3, 3

Now we need to multiply them to find GCF: 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 36

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About "Greatest Common Factor" Calculator

This calculator will help you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers. For example, it can help you find out what is the Greatest Common Divisor of 108 and 144? (The answer is: 36). Select the first number (e.g. '108') and the second number (e.g. '144'). After that hit the 'Calculate' button.
Greatest Common Factor (GCF) also known as the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) or Highest Common Factor (HCF) - it is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers with zero remainder.
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GCF Table

Number 1Number 2GCF
1081293
1081302
1081311
10813212
1081331
1081342
10813527
1081364
1081371
1081386
1081391
1081404
1081413
1081422
1081431
10814436
1081451
1081462
1081473
1081484
1081491
1081506
1081511
1081524
1081539
1081542
1081551
10815612
1081571
1081582

FAQ

What is the Greatest Common Divisor of 108 and 144?

GCF of 108 and 144 is 36

How to find the GCF of 108 and 144?

You can find the GCF of 108 and 144 by listing all factors of both numbers and picking the greatest common one, or by prime factorization. The GCF of 108 and 144 is 36.

What prime factors do 108 and 144 share?

The prime factorizations of 108 and 144 have 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 in common, and multiplying those shared primes gives 36 — exactly the greatest common factor.

How does the GCF reduce the fraction 108/144?

Divide the numerator and the denominator by the GCF 36: 108 ÷ 36 = 3 and 144 ÷ 36 = 4. So 108/144 in lowest terms is 3/4.